With nearly 600 exhibitors from 19 countries, the JIS Fall jewelry show in Miami has new dates, an expanded show floor layout, and special experiences that make this trade-only show one of the largest and most innovative iterations, organizers say.
JIS Fall 2024 will take place Oct. 6 to 9 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, where exhibitors and brands will showcase fine jewelry products, services, and technology. The fall edition will include a new Puppy Love Lounge, interactive experiences, and educational components that are unique to this edition as well.
The new dates from Sunday through Wednesday as well as a later opening time on Sunday are to ensure all trade members can participate in this show, says JIS Event Director Sara McDonough.
“In honor of the religious holidays surrounding JIS Fall 2024, we adjusted our schedule to better accommodate everyone. We implemented a different day pattern than in previous years and a later opening time on Sunday to allow for customers to travel to Miami Beach,” McDonough says.
JIS Fall 2024 also expanded into Hall D of the Miami Beach Convention Center, which allows not only better navigation around the show floor but also the opportunity to add many new exhibitors to the event, McDonough says.
“As a well-timed seasonal buying and stocking event, we look forward to being the place for buyers from across the globe to conveniently and productively connect,” McDonough says. “It is important for the JIS community to have a safe environment for face-to-face business before the holiday season. Many retailers rely on the JIS Fall show for the fulfillment of the upcoming holiday inventory needs and stocking up for the tourist season.”
New to JIS Fall is reimagined educational programming featuring daily sessions by De Beers speaking on the Unique Selling Points of Natural Diamonds along with a keynote panel of industry experts discussing the State of the Industry, Visual Merchandising for the Holidays, Marketing and Selling to Each Generation, and Creating Standout Customer Experiences.
“Along with the education series, we have really upped our game in the realm of activations and experiences,” McDonough says. “You can receive a color analysis, palm and tarot card reading, produce marketing videos with product that you have purchased at the show, and even hug a puppy.”
JIS Fall partnered with Miami Animal Rescue to bring puppies available for adoption right onto the show floor—a chance to support a great cause as well as get some quality time with these fluffy ambassadors.
JIS Fall also is hosting its New Exhibitor Happy Hour on Sunday when new exhibitors can mix and mingle with the JIS retailers in a lighter setting off the show floor. Additionally, Cocktails & Connections, the all-show event on Monday night, allows everyone to network and enjoy music from Reel Ting, McDonough says.
“My favorite part of being the JIS event director is when we open the doors for the first time on opening day,” McDonough says. “You can just feel the excitement coming from the exhibitors at their booths waiting to greet the retailers, the attendees’ first look onto the show floor, and the immediate change in the volume of the room.”
Top: JIS Fall 2024 is back with nearly 600 exhibitors from around the globe to help retailers buy for the holidays and beyond (photos courtesy of JIS).
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